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Psychologist - Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology Division (Open Rank/Trac

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43215

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Psychologist - Department Of Neurology, Neuropsychology Division (Open Rank/Track Faculty)

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek two full-time neuropsychologists to join the Department of Neurology. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience. Position overview At OSUWMC, we are committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Patients come to the Department of Neurology at OSUWMC for treatments and services they cannot find elsewhere. The department has a diverse cadre of faculty and staff who work together toward the tripartite mission of patient care, education, and research. We seek to hire two clinical neuropsychologists to join our multidisciplinary department. Applicants with interest in neurodegenerative disorders and/or epilepsy will be particularly competitive. Department/division overview The neuropsychologists selected for this position will join a rapidly growing inter-professional department of over 80 faculty, which includes a team of psychologists within the recently developed Neuropsychology Division. We also have a large number of advanced practice providers and social workers. Our providers work together to diagnose and treat a wide range of rare and common neurological diseases. Duties and responsibilities Primary responsibilities will include outpatient neuropsychological evaluation of adults in an integrated clinical setting and engagement in transdisciplinary scholarly activities relating to adults with neurological diseases, such as dementia, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. In addition to opportunities to train medical residents, the Neuropsychology Division has recently developed a practicum training program, and we collaborate with our colleagues in the Psychiatry Department in their APPCN-accredited postdoctoral fellowship. Additional clinical opportunities may be available (e.g., cognitive rehabilitation, psychotherapy for patients or caregivers, participation in multidisciplinary clinics), depending on interest. Requirements Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited clinical program (with an accredited clinical internship) Completion of a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology and eligibility for board certification in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology are required A track record of interprofessional collaborative research efforts is preferred The Ohio State University College of Medicine The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School

Research, 40th Best Medical School

Primary Care, and 13th Most Diverse Medical School by U.S. News & World Report, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The Wexner Medical Center The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 10 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and two selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 14 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery and heart failure. The University Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes' list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Columbus, Ohio Located in Ohio's capital city, Ohio State's Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries.